Finance & Administration Director | Nonprofit Leadership Institute

Donnelly-Boland and Associates; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Leadership Institute seeks a Director of Finance & Administration to lead finance, accounting, human resources, technology, and operations as the organization scales. Reporting to the President & CEO, this role strengthens internal controls and delivers timely financial reporting, donor and grant accounting, HR administration, and vendor/IT management to support sustainable growth and impact.

The salary range is $125,000–$135,000 annually, with onsite presence and periodic remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting and financial-management experience, including fund and grant accounting.
• Experience with human resources administration and compliance.
• Familiarity with technology, vendor management, and operational systems.
• High level of initiative, accountability, professional maturity, and resilience.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to create presentations (e.g., PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with board and governance support preferred.
• Flexibility, agility, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Curiosity, a willingness to learn, and an innovative mindset.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently to prioritize tasks.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to contribute to a corporate-focused environment.
• Attention to detail, a strong sense of accountability, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
• This role supervises the Office Manager/Executive Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Own financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, reconciliation, and financial reporting to the CEO and Board.
• Lead donor and pledge accounting, gift processing, and grant and campaign financial tracking in support of the individual-giving transition.
• Administer human resources function on an organization-wide basis - benefits, compliance, onboarding, and performance-management support, in conjunction with external HR support.
• Oversee technology administration, and vendor and contract management.
• Oversee operational controls and coordinate office operations and facilities with the Office Manager/Executive Assistant.
• Provide governance support to the Audit, Finance, and HR & Compensation committees.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial infrastructure to support organizational scalability.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Fund & grant accounting

HR administration

Technology/vendor management

Governance support

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

The Advanced Leadership Institute seeks a Director of Finance & Administration to lead finance, accounting, human resources, technology, and operations as the organization scales. Reporting to the President & CEO, this role strengthens internal controls and delivers timely financial reporting, donor and grant accounting, HR administration, and vendor/IT management to support sustainable growth and impact.

The salary range is $125,000–$135,000 annually, with onsite presence and periodic remote